Remedies Under Constitution

🔍 Understanding Key Legal Remedies in Indian Constitutional & Procedural Law  

By Advocate Harsh Hooda

As legal professionals, staying informed about the strategic remedies available under the Indian Constitution and procedural codes is essential for effective litigation and client advocacy. Here's a crisp overview of four pivotal legal tools every lawyer and law student should know:

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⚖️ 1. Special Leave Petition (SLP) – Article 136, Constitution of India  

SLP empowers litigants to approach the Supreme Court of India directly against any judgment or order from any court or tribunal (except military tribunals).  

- Purpose: Discretionary power of the SC to grant “special leave to appeal.”  

- When Used:  

  - Dissatisfaction with a High Court judgment  

  - Even if no statutory appeal is allowed  

- Key Insight: SLP is not a right, but a privilege granted at the Supreme Court’s discretion.

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📜 2. Writ Petition – Articles 32 & 226, Constitution of India  

A powerful constitutional remedy for enforcing Fundamental Rights and legal rights.  

- Types of Writs:  

  - Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto  

- Where Filed:  

  - SC under Article 32 for direct violation of Fundamental Rights  

  - HC under Article 226 for violation of Fundamental or statutory rights  

- Key Insight: A writ petition is not an appeal—it’s a direct remedy to protect rights.

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🔁 3. Curative Petition – Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra (2002)  

The final judicial remedy available after a review petition is dismissed.  

- Purpose: To correct gross miscarriage of justice in a final SC judgment  

- Conditions:  

  - Review petition must be dismissed  

  - Filed only in cases of judicial bias or violation of natural justice  

- Key Insight: Heard in chambers by the same bench that delivered the original judgment.

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🔄 4. Transfer Petition – Section 25 CPC & Section 406 CrPC  

Used to transfer cases across courts for ensuring fair trial and convenience.  

- Types:  

  - Civil Transfer Petition (Sec. 25 CPC): Between High Courts or district courts  

  - Criminal Transfer Petition (Sec. 406 CrPC): Between HCs or subordinate courts  

- Filed In: Only the Supreme Court has jurisdiction for inter-state transfers  

- Key Insight: Vital for safeguarding impartiality and logistical ease for parties/witnesses.  

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📚 Whether you're preparing for litigation or advising clients, understanding these legal remedies can be a game-changer. Follow for more insights on Indian constitutional law, procedural strategy, and landmark judgments.

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